Customers Bancorp director to retire in 2026
Customers Bancorp, Inc. reported that director Robert N. Mackay plans to retire from the boards of both the company and Customers Bank following the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Customers Bancorp, Inc. reported that director Robert N. Mackay plans to retire from the boards of both the company and Customers Bank following the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. He is stepping down to focus on his responsibilities as CEO of a global regulatory technology company.
Mackay has served as a director since 2022 and currently sits on the Directors Risk & Compliance Committee and the Leadership Development & Compensation Committee. The company stated that his decision is not related to any disagreement over operations, policies, or practices.
8-K Event Classification
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
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Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
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What board change did Customers Bancorp (CUBB) disclose in this 8-K?
Customers Bancorp disclosed that director Robert N. Mackay intends to retire from the boards of both the company and Customers Bank after the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, ending his service that began in 2022.
When will Robert N. Mackay’s retirement from Customers Bancorp’s board be effective?
His retirement will become effective immediately following Customers Bancorp’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Until then, he continues to serve as a director and committee member at the company and its banking subsidiary.
Why is Customers Bancorp director Robert N. Mackay retiring?
Robert N. Mackay is retiring from Customers Bancorp’s boards to devote more time to the increasing demands of his role as CEO of a global regulatory technology company, according to the company’s disclosure.
What committees does Robert N. Mackay serve on at Customers Bancorp?
Robert N. Mackay currently serves on Customers Bancorp’s Directors Risk & Compliance Committee and the Leadership Development & Compensation Committee, contributing to oversight of risk, compliance, and executive development and pay.
How long has Robert N. Mackay served on the Customers Bancorp board?
Mackay has served as a director of Customers Bancorp since 2022. His planned retirement following the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will conclude roughly four years of board service at the company.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): March 20, 2026
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(610 ) 933-2000
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On March 20, 2026, Robert N. Mackay, a member of the boards of directors of Customers Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) and Customers Bank, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, informed the Company that he intends to retire from the boards of directors of the Company and the Bank and not stand for reelection at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders in order to devote more time to the increasing demands of his role as CEO of a global regulatory technology company. His retirement will become effective immediately following the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Mr. Mackay has served as a director of the Company since 2022, and currently is a member of the Company’s Directors Risk & Compliance Committee and Leadership Development & Compensation Committee. Mr. Mackay’s determination to retire and not stand for reelection is not related to any disagreement on any matter relating to the Company's or Customers Bank’s operations, policies or practices.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
| CUSTOMERS BANCORP, INC. | |||||
By: /s/ Andrew B. Sachs | |||||
| Name: Andrew B. Sachs | |||||
| Title: Executive Vice President - General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | |||||
Date: March 23, 2026